ST 2016 Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties.

Primary Objective: 

To ensure the mechanical and physical safety of toys for children under the age of14, mitigating risks such as suffocation and lacerations, and aligning with international standards. The 2022 update standardizes age statements and optimizes scenarios for small component warnings, simplifying the testing of inflatable materials.

Standard Definition:

Applicable scope: toys and components for children under the age of 14 (uniform statement inthe 2022 version). Key Terms: Small components (likely to cause suffocation), sharp edges/points (likely to cause injury), reasonable foreseeable misuse (simulating children's improper use).

Testing and Certification Requirements

Core Testing Structural Safety: Subject to abuse tests such as tensile strength and drop tests, with no component detachment or structural collapse.

Edges/Points: Non-functional edge/points must be dulled, meeting safety limits. Small Components: Toys manufactured for children under 36 months cannot contain small components; if small components are present in toys for children aged 36 months to 8 years, they must be labeled with warnings.

Special Toys: Projectile toys must controlthe energy released, and riding toys must be stable and resistant to tipping. Material Performance: Inflatable materials must not exhibit abnormal expansion, and filling materials mustnot contain sharp objects; ropes must be resistant to entanglement.

(2) Certification Compliance Testing Facility: JTA-recognized third-party laboratory. Marking: Compliance with theST mark can be indicated (voluntary, valid for 4 years). Obligations: Labeling with applicable age ranges and necessary warnings, and complying with packaging labeling regulations.